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Thousands of dissected hoaxes in Indonesian and English: the claim, what the fact-checkers found, and the sources to verify it yourself.
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Fake Terror Alert Emails Contain Malware
People have reported receiving ‘terror alert’ emails that claim to be from law enforcement agencies in several locations around the world, including Canada, Dubai, Bahrain, and Turkey.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 24, 2015
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Standard Chartered ‘New Website Design’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from Standard Chartered Bank’s ‘Straight2Bank’ service, the design of the bank’s website is changing. The email advises that the look and feel of the site will change and that the site will have a new web address.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 24, 2015
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Facebook Posts Asking You to Type ‘Amen’ To Help Children or Animals Are Like-Farming Scams Not Hackers
The hacking claim in the supposed warning is utter nonsense. Hackers cannot hijack your account just because you enter “amen” as a comment.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 24, 2015
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[HOAX] Tokoh ISIS Syaikh Al Arifi Datang ke Masjid Istiqlal
Rencana kedatangan dai Syekh Muhammad Al ‘Arifi asal Saudi tersebut ke Indonesia ramai diperbincangkan di media sosial. Bahkan, ada imbauan melalui jejaring sosial agar Masjid Istiqlal menolak kedatangan Al ‘Arifi.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 24, 2015
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DISINFORMASI : FIlm Kartun Dragon Ball di Hentikan Gara-gara Dilarang KPI
Stasiun televisi Global TV mengeluarkan pernyataan resminya terkait dengan penghentian tayangan kartun anak populer, Dragon Ball. Menurut Global TV, hal itu bukan disebabkan oleh teguran dari pihak KPI (Komite Penyiaran Indonesia), melainkan pihaknya sedang…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 22, 2015
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(ISU) : STARBUCKS Mendukung Pernikahan Sesama Jenis
Months later, in October of 2013, Starbucks added coverage of transgender reassignment surgery to the company’s health benefits. It had already covered prescription drugs for hormone replacement therapy and mental health care.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 21, 2015
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EDUKASI : Menelaah Pesan Berantai Di Media Sosial
Masih ingat saya dulu itu # PesanBerantai berbentuk surat yang musti kita fotokopi, lalu kirimkan ke kawan-kawan kita. Seperti surat dari “penjaga makam Nabi” 😀 dan sambil membujuk bahwa yang menyebarkan akan mendapat rezeki.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 21, 2015
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HOAX : Kafir Syiah Mendirikan Sekolah Gratis di Cibubur
Foto dibawah ini adalah Salah satu pesan berantai berisi Fitnah kotor yang masif di kirimkan via WA, salah satu hal gila pelaku fitnah adalah tak kenal tabayun, Para penyebarnya tak faham crosschek. data yg tertulis di fotonya salah fatal. 1.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 21, 2015
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HOAX : Cina Klaim Kepemilikian Kepulauan Natuna
Beberapa waktu lalu ada berita soal klaim Natuna. Itu sama sekali tidak benar,” kata Retno dalam keterangannya kepada media massa di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pada Jumat (20/11/2015).
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 21, 2015
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HOAX : Pembalut Yahudi Yang Ditanami Virus HIV
– Virus tidak bisa hidup tanpa media tertentu. – Sumber berita tidak jelas Sumber klaim (Ustadz Nandang Burhanudin): sudah ada klarifikasi, tapi tetap menganggap hal ini masih mungkin terjadi.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 21, 2015
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HOAX : Polisi China Tembak Mati 28 Warga Muslim Terduga Teroris
Foto Ilustrasi Kepolisian China Lagi2 pemberitaan yang menyerang sentimen China kembali digulirkan, kali ini tentang terorisme di China.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 21, 2015
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[HOAX] Foto Warga Suriah Korban Bombardir Perancis
Pada gambar yang diposting akun Facebook Dhewa Edikresnha dituliskan keterangan perancis memborbardir Suriah. Namun tanpa disadari oleh akun Dhewa dalam gambarnya tersebut ada keterangan tertulis yang berbunyi: “Incase media didn’t imform you, a couple of…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 20, 2015
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[HOAX] Marinir AS Mendukung Papua Lepas dari NKRI
Pada web http://www.eaglemountainflag.com/content/customer-comments dijelaskan foto tersebut adalah Tim The United States Navy Sea, Air and Land (SEAL).
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 20, 2015
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[HOAX] Kepulauan Natuna Dicaplok China, Pemerintah Diam Saja?
Yang masuk dalam Nine Dash Line-nya China BUKAN kepulauan Natuna, tapi sebagian perairan yang masuk dalam Zone Ekonomi Eksklusif Indonesia. Dan pemerintah, baik yang dahulu ataupun sekarang, tidak diam saja.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 19, 2015
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No, Obama has NOT Declared December As National Muslim Appreciation Month
According to a report that is currently making its way around the interwebs at speed, US President Obama has declared December 2015 as ‘National Muslim Appreciation Month’.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 17, 2015
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‘Proposal Letter on Google Drive’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, the sender tried to attach a proposal letter but received an error message stating that the attachment exceeded the 25MP attachment size limit. So, claims the email, the sender put the document on Google Drive instead.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 17, 2015
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Penjelasan BPOM RI tentang Isu Bahaya Mi Instan
Badan POM memandang perlu menjelaskan kepada masyarakat sehubungan eberapa bahan kandungan mi instan yang diisukan berbahaya adalah monosodium glutamat, methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, dan asam benzoat.
Stophoax.id · Indonesian · Nov 16, 2015
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Fake-News Report Claims Hundreds Dead after Eating Patti LaBelle Pie
According to a report that is circulating rapidly via social media, 234 people have died after eating Patti LaBelle sweet potato pies contaminated with Tetrodotoxin ‘a venomous substance found in the blue ringed octopus and puff fish’.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 16, 2015
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SURVEY SCAM – ‘Get 5 Free Cineworld Movie Tickets’
According to a post being distributed on Facebook, you can get five free movie tickets from the UK’s Cineworld Cinemas. Supposedly, Cineworld is giving away the tickets due to its 1ooth anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 16, 2015
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No, The French Flag Colours Overlay on Facebook Profile Pics is NOT a Virus
According to a rather strange little rumour that is currently gathering momentum on Facebook, the French flag colours overlay that many people are currently using for their profile pictures is a virus.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 15, 2015
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